Ajax & HTML 5
Ajax frameworks
W-L-M - Open source
Client-side and server-side libraries.
See also: JavaScript libraries. Specialized librairies to extend the language and add widgets.
See also: JavaScript libraries. Specialized librairies to extend the language and add widgets.
HTML 5 frameworks
Win/Lin/Mac - Open source
Comparison of the most popular frameworks, mainly Angular, React and Vue.js. Other more specialized libraries are also described.
On the site you will also find a comparison of game engines.
On the site you will also find a comparison of game engines.
Best programming tools
Visual Studio Code
Win/Lin/Mac - Open source
Full and fast code editor. Includes lint functionality for immediate correction of syntax errors for many languages and of course syntax highlighting.
NetBeans
All system - Open source
IDE destined to Java, PHP and C++. The design is nearest that of Visual Studio than that rather intricate of Eclipse. Two servers are integrated, Apache and Glassfish, to execute locally web scripts.
Written in Java.
Written in Java.
Advanced Editor
Win/Lin/Mac - Open source
Multi-languages editor with viewer for HTML and Markdown code. Can store the files in a database. Very easy to use and to access a part of code.
Based on Electron and Ace. Electron is not included, if present on you computer, it is used directly.
Based on Electron and Ace. Electron is not included, if present on you computer, it is used directly.
Inno Setup
Windows - Open source
Full installer generator, makes compact archives. Pascal sources provided.
Tools for webmasters
Ara RSS Editor
Open source
Online, easy to use, RSS editor for generating the feed of your website with selected articles.
On the same site, see also Bioloide, RSS Reader (a PHP function) and Common Reader. You have also tools to synchronize a local repo with a site and check broken links.
On the same site, see also Bioloide, RSS Reader (a PHP function) and Common Reader. You have also tools to synchronize a local repo with a site and check broken links.
Check Page
Check the HTML code of a web page.
Internet
Graphics and video
Paint.net
Windows - Freeware
Drawing tools that resembles gradually to Gimp while retaining the simplicity of Photoshop. Supports layers, many filters, and the main image formats.
The function to draw arrows on a graph is a model of ergonomics.
The function to draw arrows on a graph is a model of ergonomics.
Inkscape
Open source
Vector-based graphic editor using the SVG (Scalable vector graphic) format.
You can load SVG file in Gimp too.
You can load SVG file in Gimp too.
Kodi
Open source
Open source media center for all systems. Allows you to watch videos, listen to music and manage a repository over several storage units. More usable than the Windows Media Center.
See also VLC.
See also VLC.
Sweet Home 3D
Windows - Open source
Home editor. Designed to build house from outline, and add pieces of furnitures, a library being provided for that along with the software.
A 3D view is obtained with just one command as well as the virtual visit.
10 minutes are sufficient to master the software and build its own house.
Since version 3.4 multiple floors are allowed.
A 3D view is obtained with just one command as well as the virtual visit.
10 minutes are sufficient to master the software and build its own house.
Since version 3.4 multiple floors are allowed.
Advanced Graphics
Utilities
IZarc
Windows
Archive manager, can create ZIP, BZ2, TAR, GZ archive. Can unpack CAB, RAR, ARJ, RPM.
Info-Zip est supported by all systems.
Info-Zip est supported by all systems.
CrystalDiskInfo - Checking the health of a hard drive
Windows - Gratuit
This free software helps predict when a hard drive will fail. The "Good" state of health indicates that there is nothing to fear in the immediate future.
The two columns Current and Worst value are not very useful, it is column 5 which gives the crucial information. Go to the menu Functions -> Advanced functions -> Raw values and select 10 [DCE]. You will then have in the Raw values column the read error rate, the number of reallocated sectors, and the number of unstable sectors. A value other than 0 should prompt you to replace the disk for security.
Its companion, CrystalMark evaluates the performance of a hard drive or SSD.
The two columns Current and Worst value are not very useful, it is column 5 which gives the crucial information. Go to the menu Functions -> Advanced functions -> Raw values and select 10 [DCE]. You will then have in the Raw values column the read error rate, the number of reallocated sectors, and the number of unstable sectors. A value other than 0 should prompt you to replace the disk for security.
Its companion, CrystalMark evaluates the performance of a hard drive or SSD.
CrystalMarks
Windows - Free
This software gives you information on the performance and characteristics of the material.
CD Burner
Windows - Free
CD-Rom and DVD burner. See at the list of supported hardware on the site. Try a rewritable disc first.
Speccy
Windows - Free
Offered as freeware, provides essential information on the hardware and system software on your computer and makes benchmarks.
Win2-7 Pack
Linux - Free
For the Gnome desktop, this theme makes Linux looks just like Windows 7 and ease to switch from Windows to Linux without trouble.
See also:
Documents
LibreOffice
Open source
LibreOffice (OpenOffice.org) is a free office suite that includes an HTML Wysiwyg editor. It is a word processor, a database manager, spreadsheet, and drawing tool.
Can save documents as PDF or in lightweight HTML files. Compatible with Word and MS office.
The last 3.5.4 version improved the speed dramatically.
Can save documents as PDF or in lightweight HTML files. Compatible with Word and MS office.
The last 3.5.4 version improved the speed dramatically.
Games
OpenGameArt
All - Freeware
Deposition of art, provides developers with all the free graphics to make games. The site with Mozilla organizes the Liberated Pixel Cup, a competition to achieve the best free game with these graphics objects.
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